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Ball today: Steelers at Buffalo (you might have heard, there has been snow & it is cold) at 4:30et on CBS and Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 8:15et on ESPN/ABC.
Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop that South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack is the top target for the defensive coordinator spot at Alabama.
Atlanta Falcons: Bill Belichick has interviewed for the head coaching job, the team has announced. The other candidates that have interviewed include Mike Macdonald (Ravens DC), Steve Wilks (49ers DC), Brian Callahan (Bengals OC), Ejiro Evero (Panthers DC), Anthony Weaver (Ravens AHC / DL), and Belichick.
Alabama State (FCS): Christopher Browne, a recruiting specialist for the program at Iowa, has joined the staff as offensive line coach. Before joining the Hawkeyes, he was the offensive line coach at Mississippi Valley State (FCS).
Penn State: James Franklin is adding an SEC coordinator to his staff, according to multiple reports tonight.
Chris Klenakis: Sources tell FootballScoop Kennesaw State offensive coordinator Chris Klenakis is headed back to the SEC.
Carson-Newman (D-II - TN): An update on Ashley Ingram's staff at C-N.
Seattle Seahawks: The team has requested permission to interview Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for the head coaching job, per Adam Schefter.
LA Chargers: The team has announced they've completed their interview with Jim Harbaugh.
Seattle Seahawks: Tom Pelisssero shares that Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith has received an interview request for the head coaching opening as well as Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Adam Schefter adds that Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is also on the docket.
South Dakota State (FCS): The Jackrabbits have formally announced the promotion of offensive line coach Ryan Olson to offensive coordinator.
Oregon State: Oregon director of recruiting operations JR Moala is returning to Corvallis, sources tell FootballScoop.
USC: Lincoln Riley has completed his defensive staff overhaul with an impressive NFL hire.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Titans defensive pass game coordinator Chris Harris will interview with the Jags for their defensive coordinator job, Albert Breer shares.
Dan Quinn: The Cowboys defensive coordinator will interview for the Panthers and Titans jobs on Wednesday, the Commanders job on Thursday and the Chargers on Friday, all via Zoom, Albert Breer shares.
New England Patriots: Jerod Mayo has set interviews with Panthers outside linebackers coach, and former Boston College defensive coordinator Tem Lukabu for the defensive coordinator job, Ian Rapoport tweets.
New York Giants: The team has requested permission to interview Chargers defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley for their defensive coordinator job, Adam Schefter shares. Tom Pelissero adds that Dolphins linebackers coach Anthony Campanile has received a request as well.
Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Anthony Lewis has accepted the offensive line job. Lewis previously served as the offensive line coach at Tennessee State (FCS).
Houston Roughnecks (UFL): Sources tell FootballScoop Bob Connelly is set to become offensive line coach for the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL. Connelly coached offensive line at Northern Arizona (FCS) the past five seasons and previously has coached at Alabama, USC, UCLA, Oklahoma State, Arizona State and more.
Wingate (D-II - NC): Wingate University has open dates in 2024 for Week 0 (August 31st), Week 1 (September 7th) and Week 2 (September 14th). Home or Away . If interested please contact Head Coach Rashaan Jordan r.jordan@wingate.edu
East Texas Baptist (D-II): Ryan Smith, the former head coach at SAGU (NAIA - TX), has accepted the offensive coordinator job.
Old Dominion: Mercyhurst (FCS - PA) receivers coach Alex Townsend has accepted a graduate assistant position at Old Dominion.
Colorado: An update on Coach Prime's search for a new defensive coordinator in Boulder.
West Georgia (D-II): Rio Americano (CA) head coach Reid Sanders is set to become the new running backs coach on staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
Ole Miss: Louisiana Tech athletic director Eric Wood has accepted the senior deputy athletic director position at Ole Miss, per multiple reports.
Nebraska-Kearney (D-II): University of Nebraska-Kearney is looking for a receivers or tight ends coach. This job is a full-time position plus benefits. We are looking for someone with experience coaching either one of those positions. Pass Game Coordinator title is a possibility for the right candidate. We need someone that can coach special teams as well. We are looking for the best candidate in either one of those positions. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates please email Ryan at heldr@unk.edu.
Helmet Rankings: The annual helmet rankings from Virginia Tech including models from Riddell, Schutt, VICIS, Xenith and Light have been released.
New York Giants: Ian Rapoport shares that 49ers assistant special teams coach Matt Harper, who has been with the team since 2021, interviewed over the weekend for the vacant special teams coordinator job on staff.
Officiating: Everyone complains about officials, but this coach brought out his laptop to provide receipts.
Jim Harbaugh: Jim Harbaugh is set to interview with the LA Chargers today. Could this be the one?
Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Midwestern State University (NCAA Division II / Lone Star Conference) is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant Football Coach. The position includes a stipend, housing, and tuition assistance for graduate school. Coaching responsibilities to include but not limited to Defensive Backs. Experience playing and coaching Defensive Backs preferred. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program, including but not limited to, practice organization, contest preparation, recruitment weekends, student athlete development, spring football practice, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to assistant coach Blake Frazier at Adam.Frazier@msutexas.edu.
Valdosta State (D-II - GA): Defensive backs coach Taylor Richards has decided to leave the staff to pursue other opportunities, per source.
New York Giants: Titans tight ends coach Tony Dews has been granted permission to interview for the Giants running backs opening, per Paul Kuharsky. Dews previously coached the position for the organization from 2018-22.
Central Arkansas (FCS): The University of Central Arkansas is looking for an Assistant Offensive Line Coach. This is an unpaid position. A bachelors degree is required. Prior coaching and/or playing experience is required. This person will work directly with the Offensive Line Coach. Job responsibilities will include/but are not limited to film breakdown, data entry, prospect evaluation, helping with on campus recruiting events, travel and operations, assisting with game preparation and scouting reports, and any other duties assigned by the staff. Experience working with Catapult, Visio, Google Sheets/Excel, Teamworks and ARMS Software is encouraged. Interviews will be conducted remotely, unless the candidate is local. Please email resumés and cover letters to FearTheStripes@uca.edu with the subject line: “Asst OL Position."
Syracuse: Pete Thamel shares that Troy's James Vollono is set to join the staff as the new special teams coordinator for Fran Brown.
Tusculum (D-II - TN): Coastal Carolina offensive graduate assistant Cole Watson has accepted the pass game coordinator / wide receivers job at Tusculum, per source.
Trinity Vally CC (JC - TX): Blake Jeffery Bryan has accepted the defensive coordinator opportunity. Bryan previously worked as a graduate assistant at Midwestern State (D-II - TX), where he worked with the defensive line.
WashU (D-III - St. Louis, MO): Special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach Larry Kindbom has announced that he's stepping down after 35 seasons at WashU. Kindbom led the WashU program for 31 seasons and had announced his retirement in 2019 before joining the staff in 2022 as an assistant under former player Aaron Keen, who took over the program.
Texas A&M: Lauren Moore has been elevated from recruiting assistant to coordinator of on-campus recruiting for the Aggies.
Memphis: Aaron Odom, who spent last season at Furman as an offensive volunteer assistant, has accepted a graduate assistant opportunity at Memphis working with the wide receivers, per source.
West Georgia (D-II): Taveze Calhoun, who spent last fall as a graduate assistant on staff at Mississippi State, has been announced as corners coach.
UC Davis (FCS): Per source, quarterbacks coach Quinn Shanbour is not being retained. Before landing the UC Davis job, Shanbour was an analyst on the North Texas staff.
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders are set to interview former Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier tomorrow, Tom Pelissero shares.
Utah State: Sources tell FootballScoop that Blake Anderson is working to finalize å strong hire as defensive makeover continues.
Duke: Jenna Kinker has accepted the director of recruiting operations job at Duke. She previously served as coordinator of on campus recruiting at Florida State.
Kalen DeBoer: Audio has been leaked of Kalen DeBoer's final team meeting with Washington program as he delivers news of taking Alabama job.
UAB: Pete Thamel shares that Kent State corners coach CJ Cox, who has previous coaching stops at UNLV, Sacramento State and Montana, has accepted the safeties job at UAB.
Alabama: Kalen DeBoer's staff in Tuscaloosa is beginning to take shape rather quickly.
Wrocław Panthers (ELF): Per source, Marquis Griffin has been named defensive backs coach under Defensive Coordinator Craig Kuligowski, a veteran coach with stops at Toledo, Alabama, Miami, and Missouri. Griffin was an All-Colorado DB and a former graduate assistant under Troy Calhoun at Air Force.
Rice: Rice is adding a Power 5 veteran and developer of multiple All-Americans and draft picks as wide receivers coach, sources tell FootballScoop.
Texas: Texas is brining back a prominent former assistant to its support staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
UVA Wise (D-II - VA): The University of Virginia's College at Wise has an open date in 2024 for either week 0 (August 31st) or week 2 (September 14th). In need of a home game. If interested please contact Head Coach Gary Bass bassga@uvawise.edu.
Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI): Saginaw Valley State invites applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Football Coach. The candidate will serve as the Offensive Line Coach & Run Game Coordinator. In addition, possible Offensive Coordinator opportunity for the right candidate. This position will include program administrative specific duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Previous collegiate coaching and recruiting experience is preferred but not required. The position requires a bachelor's degree with master's preferred. Send resume and cover letter to head coach Ryan Brady at rebrady@svsu.edu.
Bethel (NAIA - TN): Bethel is looking for a home game September 21st 2024. We are willing to do a home and home but ‘24 has to be a home game for us. If interested please contact Mike Jasper at Jasperm@bethelu.edu
Christopher Newport (D-III - VA): Christopher Newport is looking for a Week 1 Game Sept 7th 2024. Open to home or away. Email paul.crowley@cnu.edu if interested.
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